Any arrival of Defoe could be as a result of Fabio Borini's failed move to Loftus Road from Liverpool. The two clubs had agreed a fee but personal terms could not be put together between the player and the Hoops.

QPR are also chasing Niko Kranjcar, with the Croatian star looking to rejoin after his loan spell last season. Kranjcar has arrived at Loftus Road to work on a deal.

After looking odds on for a move to Tottenham, Danny Welbeck seemed to have been ushered in the side door at the Emirates, with varying reports of a loan and permanent move reported. Arsenal officials had however 'categorically denied' that the player has undergone a medical. Gunners legend Alan Smith told Sky Sports News that Emirates contacts have confirmed a deal/

Any move for the England man may be hinging on the one superstar signing of the day, Manchester United's loan deal for Radamel Falcao. The Colombian icon is at Carrington in order to complete his medical and become a United player, where he will be bringing in £346,000-per-week in wages and costing a £6m loan fee.

Che Thomas

Che is an Englishman abroad unable to cut the apron strings tying him to the crazy world of English football. As a writer and freelance journalist, he has covered matches and cultural events from across the globe all with the intention to inform, entertain and provoke debate. Just as smitten with music, film, and photography, though fully aware of the fact that nothing takes the place of that Saturday afternoon excitement down at N17 (even when it's actually on a Sunday!)